A twist on the classic martini. James Bond made it famous, and if it’s good enough for 007, it’s good enough for you. You’ll feel classier immediately. Shaken, not stirred, with Zamir Vodka, Plymouth Gin, Lillet Blanc & lemon twist.

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COCKTAIL MOUNT RUSHMORE

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The Martini

Tanqueray 10 gin stirred with a little dry vermouth and served with olives.

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The Manhattan

with Bulleit Rye. Your grandfather’s favorite! He knew what he was doing.

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9

I-90 Negroni

Our take on the classic using barrel aged gin and Ibisco bitter from our friends down the thruway at Lockhouse Distillery in Buffalo.

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7.5

Tom Collins

If you don’t like this, we probably can’t be friends. Made with New Amsterdam Gin.

7.5

PILSNERS/LAGERS

Genesee/Genny Light/Cream Ale 3

Pabst Blue Ribbon 3

Labatt Blue Light 3.5

Brooklyn Lager 5

Stella Artois 5

Six Point Crisp 5

Three Heads Freddy D Lager 5

WHEAT/WIT

Westbrook White Thai 6

Empire White Aphro 5

Sierra Nevada Kellerweis 5.5

Troegs Dreamweaver 5

Weihenstephan Hefe 6

A FEW OTHER CLASSICS

7.5

Daiquiri

"I drink to make other people interesting." – Hemingway. No doubt said over a daiquiri. Or ten. Our classic version is made with Matusalem rum.

7.5

8.5

Dark & Stormy

The national drink of Bermuda. Dark rum, lime, and ginger. A tastier version of the Moscow Mule.

8.5

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Moscow Mule

If you don’t like rum, then get this. Enjoy your fancy mug.

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8.5

Mai Tai

Light rum and dark rum in this summer favorite. Get it while you can! Pretty soon everything will be pumpkin spiced.

The path of the righteous man leads to Bulliet Rye, Gunpowder green tea, and lemon. Strike down with great vengeance and furious anger those who try to keep you from this cocktail. – Jules (paraphrasing)

Reservations

PARKING

Located in the historic Capron Building in downtown Rochester, The Vesper Kitchen and Bar is both new and nostalgic. And also a purveyor of delicious oysters.

Aerial Photo by Sean Childs

"I never have more than one drink before dinner. But I do like that one to be large and very strong and very cold and very well-made. I hate small portions of anything, particularly when they taste bad. This drink's my own invention,"

Ian Fleming's James Bond in Casino Royale

And that's how The Vesper was born. Vague yet clearly defined. We too are anti-things-that-taste bad. So come join us in our campaign for food well made, cocktails well shaken, and an evening well spent.

Phone

(585) 454-1996

Location

1 Capron StreetRochester, NY 14607

kitchen Hours

Mon, Tues 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Weds 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Thurs, Fri 11: 30 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Sat 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Bar Hours

Mon - Sat Open 'Til...

PRIVATE EVENTS

Available Sundays by reservation.Please call (585) 454-1996 or email rocthevesper@gmail.com.